Don't Invite Fear in!

Do you make it a habit to invite everyone in who knocks at your front door?  Of course not!  There have been times I actually hid, pretending I wasn’t home, to dissuade a salesman or unwanted person. So why is it, that when Mr. Fear comes a knocking, many folks not only welcome him in, but have a comfy room prepared for him!

Call it worry, anxiety or panic attack, the fact is, the human reaction to something scary, or potentially threatening, is fear.  My 9 year old grandson becomes a quivering mass of nerves when he sees a bug, or finds himself in a high place. Fear happens, but as Christians, we have the upper hand, the ultimate weapon to annihilate it, God’s perfect love.  Sure bugs, high places, having concern for loved ones in dangerous occupations, you fill in the fear blank as it applies to you, are still going to happen, but we don’t have to ask the fear they cause to take up residence!  God needs us to be strong, not shaking in our spiritual boots.  Next time this Mr. Fear rings your door bell, boldly turn him away, telling him he is not, nor will he ever be, welcome. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18.